DALLAS, TX, September 2, 2025 - Winstead PC is pleased to announce that Dax Scharfstein and Chris Cosolito have joined as shareholders in the Real Estate Finance Practice Group. Their addition represents a strategic investment in top talent and underscores Winstead’s commitment to expanding its national presence in key financial markets.
Scharfstein and Cosolito, both formerly partners at Cassin & Cassin LLP, bring nearly five decades of combined experience in commercial real estate transactions. Scharfstein and Cosolito have advised on hundreds of loan originations, ranging from structured finance and CMBS loans to balance sheet financings. Their work spans a diverse array of lending platforms and asset classes, including multi-family, retail, industrial, and office properties. Their approach is characterized by responsiveness, deal fluency, and a sharp understanding of market dynamics.
Seth Eaton, Chair of Winstead’s Real Estate Finance Practice Group, welcomed the new additions,
“Dax and Chris are standout professionals with a remarkable command of the real estate finance landscape. Their proven track record in loan originations, coupled with their collaborative approach, make them an ideal fit. Their expertise will significantly enhance our ability to serve leading commercial real estate lenders and further grow our national footprint. We’re very excited to have them on board.”
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